elizabeth taylor champagne cocktails
I know it’s only Thursday, but we need to take an early afternoon break to celebrate a few small victories around here.
1. We seeded our last lettuce planting in the greenhouse today. We are officially done with greenhouse work for the season!
2. My corn fritters were the recipe of the day on Epicurious.com. earlier this week. I’m so proud. Check it out here.
3. Taylor and I have officially broken even with the investment that we put into our first year owning our own farm. We spent more money than we anticipated getting Tumbleweed Farm up and running. However, we are finally going to make a profit this first year. We are more surprised than anyone! The future is looking very bright.
4. The flea beetles have FINALLY left our kale alone. It is stronger and more beautiful than ever. It is making a quick comeback at the farmers market and restaurants around town!
The universe is on our side at the moment and we wanted to clink glasses and celebrate just in case things decide to go south at any time. (There is no guarantee when it comes to farming!)
These Liz Taylor cocktails have a little bit of a back story. When I was farming back east I would fly to Portland a few times a year to visit my family (it was usually the dead of winter when farm work was done). My sister and I would meet up at our favorite hotel bar The Driftwood Room at Hotel DeLuxe and catch up over a few Liz Taylor cocktails. What I loved most about the Driftwood Bar was that it truly felt like an old classic hotel bar. It was really dark and the atmosphere was extremely cozy. The highlight for us (besides catching up with each other) was the cocktails.
Even though I only live an hour from my sister now, we still make it a point to meet at the Driftwood Room and catch up over our favorite “girly” cocktail. And let me tell you, when you spend your days in the dirt there is nothing on earth more special than dressing up and drinking fancy cocktails with your sister. I love it!
My sister surprised me on my birthday by whipping up her own version of the Liz Taylor. They are a cinch to make and are absolutely delicious. The only tricky part is that you need to find a liquor store that carries Creme De Violette which is a violet liqueur. Most specialty liquor stores will have it, if not you may need to order it. It is worth it though! These cocktails have a nice touch of sweetness that doesn’t overpower the champagne. They are absolutely perfect and man friendly too. Taylor was surprised by how much he enjoyed his. It’s a winner for everyone.
Grab your sister, husband, best friend, mom, dad, cat or dog and catch up over this lovely drink. Cheers!
Elizabeth Taylor Champagne Cocktail
Prep Time: 5 mins. Cook Time: 0 mins. Serves: 4-6
- 1 bottle of champagne or sparkling wine
- 6 ounces of creme de violette liqueur
Preparation
- Pour 1 ounce of creme de violette into each glass.
- Add 4 ounces of champagne and carefully stir.
- Enjoy
Notes
Use this recipe as a guide. Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary.
There is so much excitement in this post, I don’t know where to start! Congrats on your amazing recipe being #1 on Epicurious and on making a profit from the farm! That’s so awesome. I’m glad the Universe is on your side and I hope it stays there.
I’ve never heard of crème de violette but I could totally see Liz Taylor sipping one of these. They’re gorgeous darling, just gorgeous! 🙂
Thank you for such a sweet comment! You should find a liquor store near you and pick up some Creme de Violatte! It really is a delicious and easy cocktail to serve at the house!
You have SO much to celebrate!! Congrats! And that cocktail – you definitely deserve a large one to celebrate tonight 🙂
Funnily enough I have the Creme de Violet in my cocktail cabinet but no champers! I always use it for aviations (drinking one now actually) but will try this one out. Thanks! And congrats on your breaking even. Well done.
I enjoy your recipes immensely and often use them on my own garden produce. Carrot top pesto! Yes!
I LOVE that you already have Creme de Violet at your house! It truly is my favorite liquor. So happy you are pumped on the carrot top pesto. It’s my favorite!!!
All this good stuff couldn’t happen to better people. I am tickled for you all. It was a great leap of faith tinged with anxiety and you came out on top. Congratulations. And much more for the future.
Thank you for such a lovely comment Jean. And thank you for following us from the beginning. I really appreciate it!
Love that you used Creme de Violet!! How appropriate that Violet’s birthday is tomorrow! The cocktail looks delicious!
I would love to clink glasses with you! What great news!
I’m a sucker for any drink with champagne 🙂
WE need to get you guys out to Oregon and enjoy a few liz taylor cocktails together!!!
Congrats on breaking even! This is a huge milestone! One that should definitely be celebrated with a gorgeous cocktail! I love champagne and am mystified by the pretty color. Must make this for the next girl’s night!
CONGRATS!!! You deserve SO many Liz Taylor cocktails for an incredible year.
YESSSS to all those celebrations, but ESPECIALLY #3. WAY TO GO YOU GUYS!
The Universe IS smiling on you, and I couldn’t be happier! Good job taking some time to soak all that in and celebrate!!
XO Carrie!
Congratulations! I have been following you since the very beginning and I love your blog. Your amazing mom taught my son 9 years ago at HFCS. The Driftwood Room is a favorite of mine as well and I always order the Elizabeth Taylor. I have tried several Portland area liquor stores in search of Creme de Violette. Where did your sister find it?
Thanks!
Thanks for such a sweet comment! We actually drove to portland yesterday to buy a few bottles to have at our place! The Pearl Specialty Market and Sprits on 900 NW Lovejoy has it! enjoy!
Thank you! I will make a trip there this week.
Just clearing out my Feedly and made it back to this post – and so glad I read it! So many victories – congrats! It must feel great to be making a profit on the farm in the first year!
You have defo grabbed my attention here in the uk, Andrea! Just ordered creme de violette online. Will let you know how it turns out when it arrives and I put it together. Can’t wait!
Best,
Deni